IELTS Eligibility Criteria 2022 - Academic Qualification and Age Limit

Candidates can take IELTS irrespective of age, nationality, or race. Few IELTS eligibility criteria is mentioned in the table below

Minimum IELTS Score Required

Each university has a different set of eligibility criteria to select prominent candidates for admissions. IELTS eligibility criteria are different for universities across the world. Before enrolling, candidates must know the class profile of the previous batch to understand the minimum IELTS score required for admissions.

Mostly 5 countries take IELTS Eligibility criteria for Academic and Immigration purposes. The average overall band score varies from 6-7.5 out of a scale of 9. Most academic institutions take higher scores for IELTS. The score band for those who wish to travel to English-speaking nations for employment purposes is less than the score band for those who pursue higher education. With available data of 2018, Australia makes an increase of 52.89% in Indian student visas (both higher education and vocational education). It is analyzed due to financial growth, Australia accepts a higher number of students in the country. Same with migration statistics available for the UK. Visa granted for Indian nationalities has an increase of 40%. Compared with the last 3 years, the number has doubled. Therefore, candidates wishing to study abroad have to score better in IELTS as compared to those who wish to pursue employment opportunities.